Take away the self-conceited, and there will be elbowroom in the world.
BENJAMIN WHICHCOTENo men stand more in fear of God than those who most deny Him.
More Benjamin Whichcote Quotes
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Conscience without judgment is superstition.
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Some are Atheists by Neglect; others are so by Affectation; they, that think there is no God at some times; do not think so at all times.
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None are known to be good, till they have opportunity to be bad.
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Only madmen and fools are pleased with themselves; no wise man is good enough for his own satisfaction.
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Entrance into Heaven is not at the hour of death, but at the moment of conversion.
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Riches are but a means, or instrument; and the virtue of an instrument lies in its use.
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None can do a man so much harm as he doeth himself.
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Where Religion does take place and is effectual, it makes this world, in measure and degree, representative of Heaven.
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Among politicians the esteem of religion is profitable; the principles of it are troublesome.
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The judge is nothing but the law speaking.
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Nothing spoils human nature more than false zeal. The good nature of a heathen is more God-like than the furious zeal of a Christian.
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A wise man will not communicate his differing thoughts to unprepared minds, or in a disorderly manner.
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Man is a wonder to himself; he can neither govern nor know himself.
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What is Perfected hereafter, must be begun here.
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Fear is prophetical of evil.
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